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SalaryNicola Valley Health Centre, located in Merritt, B.C. has an immediate permanent, full time Community Rehabilitation Assistant opening.
This position will be working with clients in their homes, along with seeing community outpatient clients at Nicola Valley Hospital. Duties may also include reaching out to patients presently in acute care where the community care team is supporting discharge from hospital. Days of work are Mondays through Fridays.
What we offer:
Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from both the physical therapist and occupational therapist. Within this role, a Rehabilitation Assistant:
Home based rehabilitation supports adults with a variety of physical disabilities. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists clients with activities of daily living, implements group and individual programs in clients’ homes and in other community sites. Services offered are intended to allow clients to maximize their functional ability, remain at home and engage in meaningful activity. Local travel is required within this role in the surrounding area. Access to personal vehicle will be required; a valid Driver’s License is necessary.
Interior Health is strongly committed to staff development and encouraging growth. We offer great benefits and fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills and help you progress at every stage of your Community Rehabilitation Assistant career.
Apply Today! Health Care Careers in Nicola Valley
This position will be working with clients in their homes, along with seeing community outpatient clients at Nicola Valley Hospital. Duties may also include reaching out to patients presently in acute care where the community care team is supporting discharge from hospital. Days of work are Mondays through Fridays.
What we offer:
- Relocation allowance for eligible positions
- Employer paid comprehensive benefits package
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid vacation
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
- Job stability and team environment
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice
- Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from both the physical therapist and occupational therapist. Within this role, a Rehabilitation Assistant:
- Is encouraged to work at top of scope.
- Engages patients with regular therapeutic interventions.
- Has a huge impact on progression of patient needs and their rehab journey.
- Is an intrical member of the rehabilitation team.
- Is relied on to be the eyes and ears of the rehabilitation team.
Home based rehabilitation supports adults with a variety of physical disabilities. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists clients with activities of daily living, implements group and individual programs in clients’ homes and in other community sites. Services offered are intended to allow clients to maximize their functional ability, remain at home and engage in meaningful activity. Local travel is required within this role in the surrounding area. Access to personal vehicle will be required; a valid Driver’s License is necessary.
Interior Health is strongly committed to staff development and encouraging growth. We offer great benefits and fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills and help you progress at every stage of your Community Rehabilitation Assistant career.
Apply Today! Health Care Careers in Nicola Valley
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Driver’s License is required.
